A festival of music, art and ocean wonder.

21 November 2026

Moort-ak Waadiny /
Wellington Square

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Black line drawings of corals, sea creatures, musical instruments, and festival scenes.

For one unforgettable night, Scott Reef rises from the wild waters of Australia’s northwest and comes alive in the heart of Boorloo/Perth.

Giant illuminated sea creatures drift overhead. Great Australian bands and performers fill the night with music.

Families create, explore and gather beneath a glowing underwater world, with hands-on activities, delicious food and unexpected discoveries around every corner. 

This is Scott Reef Rising.

Underwater scene featuring coral reefs and small fish swimming in the background.
Black line drawings of corals, sea creatures, musical instruments, and festival scenes.

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FAQs

  • No, the event is completely free for everyone.

  • We strongly encourage you to register, that way you will ensure you don’t miss any exciting updates or important information. However, registrations are not compulsory and won’t need to be shown on arrival, you can show up and enjoy the fun even if you do not register.

  • Register for free tickets via Humanitix.

  • Yes — we need a team of volunteers to make Scott Reef Rising a success! Express your interest in volunteering here. The first 100 volunteers registered will receive a free Volunteer Pack including a Scott Reef Rising t-shirt.

  • We strongly encourage attendees to use public transport, walk or cycle to the event. 


    Train:     Wellington Square is located approximately 650 metres from Claisebrook Train Station, on the following train lines. 

    • Airport Line

    • Armadale Line

    • Ellenbrook Line

    • Midland Line

    • Thornlie–Cockburn Line

    Bus: the closest local bus routes stopping directly near Moort-ak Waadiny / Wellington Square in Perth are the Yellow CAT (which stops right at Wellington St / Wellington Square Stop Id 54) and regular Transperth routes such as the 38, 39, 51, 178, 220, 24, 910, 930, 940, and 960.

  • We strongly encourage attendees to use public transport, walk or cycle to the event.

    There is no designated event parking.

    Please check the City of Perth Parking information page for parking options near Wellington Square. https://www.cityofperthparking.com.au/

  • Yes, there will be a variety of food trucks offering delicious options!

  • The event is rain or shine. In the case of severe weather, updates will be posted on our social media channels and the event page.

Close-up of a whale puppet with vibrant blue colors, showing the whale's eye, mouth, and part of its body.

Come and meet Scott Reef

Scott Reef is an ancient coral atoll off the Kimberley coast in Western Australia.

It’s a precious and diverse marine ecosystem, a feeding ground for migrating whales, and a home to at-risk species like the green sea turtle and the dusky sea snake. 

But Scott Reef is under threat. Gas company Woodside wants to drill up to 57 wells around Scott Reef. This risks catastrophic oil spills and threatens this precious ecosystem.

Scott Reef Rising is your chance to experience the wonder of Scott Reef.

For one night only, this extraordinary world will rise from the ocean and come to life in the heart of Boorloo/Perth.

Let’s rise up, let’s dance, let’s save Scott Reef!

Underwater view of a vibrant coral reef with various corals and small fish swimming around.
A sea turtle swimming in deep blue water.
Aerial view of a coral reef meeting the ocean, with clear turquoise water around the reef and darker blue open sea.
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Scott Reef Rising is brought to you by:

Collection of logos representing environmental organizations, including Australian Conservation Foundation, Australian Marine Conservation Society, Conservation Council of WA, Environs Kimberley, Greenpeace Australia, and Surfers for Climate.